Friday evening must-reads

"Christmas came early!" UK teens liken so-called riots to "shopping spree"

Police furious over rioters' light sentences

Jonah Goldberg: These aren't rioters, they're criminals

Obama administration proposes new ObamaCare rules

"Best customer": New U.S. energy partnership with Brazil launches next week

Michelle Obama is a lady of remarkable leisure

Charles Krauthammer: From Wisconsin to Washington, the system works

Sarah Palin weighs in on 2012 GOP race

Allen West: The free-market system doesn't give participation trophies

U.S. consumers are depressed

Poll: Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense

Proposed DOT rule would require special license to drive a tractor

Illinois can't afford to bury its dead

Andrew Klavan: Obama is talkin' crap

Have a great weekend!